Phonograph



1m28, 1936. c'. R.v RANEY 2,029,190

P'HoNoGRAPH Filed Jly 24, 1928 4 sheets-sheet 1 Jan. 28, 1936. C, R, RANEY 2,029,190

PHNOGRAPH Filed July 24, 1928 44Sheets-Sheet 2 "OOOOOOO'OOO Jan. 28,1936.

C. R. RANEY l PHONOGRAP H Filed July 24, 1928 4 Sheets-Sheet 3 C. R. RANEY Jan. 28, 1936.

PHONOGRAPH Sheets-Sheet 4 Filed July 24, 1928 NQ l fhwv@ O G C C O C O C 8.@ C

Patented Jan. 28, 1936 PHONOGRAPH Clemma R. Rancy, Riverside, Ill.

Application July 24, 1928, Serial No. 295,017

157 Claims.

My invention relates to phonographs. It has among its objects to provide an improved phonograph, and more particularly to provide an improved phonograph of the type adapted to eiect automatic reproduction of a series of records. Another object of my invention is to provide improved and simplified mechanism of the type indicated, wherein the flexibility of the mechanism is increased and the same also ren- I ther object of my invention is to provide such a phonograph adapted to play records of diierent sizes without adjustment on the part of the operator, and, more particularly, to provide such a machine which will either play records of different size as they are fed separately or when they are mixed in the machine, and which will automatically adjust itself to the size of the record fed. Further objects of my invention are to provide improved control mechanism for placing the reproducer on the edge of a record, and if desired, upon the edges of records of different size, automatically and without adjustment on the part of the operator; an improved magazine adapted to handle records of different size separately or mixed together and adapted to permit very convenient insertion or changing of the V records and to supply them to the tab1e`in a new and advantageous way while the table is rotating; -improved record discharging mechanism associated with the other mechanism in an improved manne: and operative to discharge a record from the table regardless of its size; improved automatic controlling mechanism operatively conl. necting or associated with the mechanism above mentioned for effecting an improved coordination between the mechanisms for rotating'reproducing, and discharging the reproduced rebord, and presenting a new record for reproduction, involving a new timing of the operations of the same,

/ whereby the time required toY begin the playing of a new record, following the completion of a record beingv reproduced, is materially reduced and the operation of the reproducing or feeding mechanisms, and herein both, is coordinated in a new manner with the discharge vmechanism so objects and advantages of my improved construction will, however, hereinafter more fully appear.

In the accompanying drawings, I have shown for purposes of illustration, one embodiment 5 which my invention may assume in practice.

In these drawings,-

Figure l is a plan view of this embodiment of my invention, certain of the parts being broken away to facilitate illustration; 10

Fig. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of the mechanism shown in Fig. 1;

Fig. 3 is a sectional view on line 3-3 of Fig. l, the"v switch being omitted to facilitate illustration;

Fig. 4 is a sectional view on line l-l of Fig. 3;

Fig. 5l is an enlarged sectional detail of the record delivery mechanism and table shown in Fig. 2, the record being shown in process oi delivery to the table;

Fig. 6 is a detail elevation of the record discharging mechanism showing the same acting upon a record on the table;

Fig. 7 is an enlarged detail view of the magazine showing records therein; 25

Fig. 8 is a detail sectional view on line 8-8 of Fig. '7;

Fig. 9 is a side elevation of the drive connections between the drum and magazine shafts showing the eccentric sprocket and chain tight-V ener connection, and

Fig. 10 is a plan view of the drum surface shown as a plane surface.

In this illustrative construction, I have disclosed a power driven mechanism operative from a motor l and including a rotating record table 2 driven by the motor and a tone or sound arm 3 carrying a reproducer 4 adapted to cooperate with a recordon the table 2, improved means being provided-herein whereby the tone arm is controlled and records are supplied to and discharged from the table while the latter rotates and in timed relation to the movements of the tone arm, all in a manner especially adapted to use in connection with records of different size and subject to the control. of improved controllingmechanism, as will hereinafter more fully appear.

Referring first to the general arrangement of this illustrative construction in order to locate the several mechanisms to be hereinafter described, it will be noted that the table 2 is disposed directly above the motor l d(Fig. 2). Further, the reproducer mechanism is adapted to swing laterally above the table and relative to a record on the table in a well known manner (Figs.

1 and 2). Improved. reproducer controlling mechanism, herein including a drum, is disposed below the table (Fig. 2) and above the motor I. Moreover, cooperating record feeding mechanism, herein including a laterally feeding conveyor mechanism, is disposed to the left of the table (Figs. 1, 2) and adapted to feed avrecord thereon. Also, improved record discharging mechanism vis herein disposed below lthe table and adapted to discharge a record to a chute at the right. Improved manually adjustable controlling and setting mechanism, including an adjustable pointer movable relative to a switch and a series of numerals, is also shown in the lower left-hand corner of Fig. l.

Considering more specifically the drive :arrangement of the mechanism shown, it will be noted that the motor I, which is preferably an electric motor, has a vertical shaft 5. Herein, this shaft' 5 extends upward a substantial distance and through a horizontal sheet metal base 6 forming what may be called the floor of the mechanism below theA table 2. As shown, this base 6 is carried on a horizontal main casting 1 suitably supported on the frame above the motor, and is also provided with downwardly folded edges 8 removably supported on suitable supports 9 on a usual cabinet I0, thereby permitting ready access to the parts. See Fig. 2. As illustrated, the table 2 is herein fixed to the upper end of the shaft 5 and rotatable on a fixed vertical axis in fixed horizontal planes throughout the operation of the phonograph, while the power drive for the whole mechanism is preferably taken o of this shaft 5 at a point between the motor and the base 6.

Referring next to the mechanisms driven by this shaft, we will rst consider the reproducer controlling mechanism. As shown, a worm II on the shaft 5 meshes with a worm gear I2. This gear I2 is rotatable on a transverse horizontal axis and is supported by suitable bearings I3 and I4 on the main casting 1, a shaft I5 extending through the worm gear I2 and being supported in these bearings. Herein the gear I2 is provided with an elongated sleeve I5 extending toward the bearing I4. This sleeve carries on its end toward that bearing a driving dog ratchet I1 of usual form and normally rotatable with the pressed driving dog connection I8 which is pivotally supported at I9 on the adjacent end of a rotatable drum 20 secured to shaft I5, and is therefore rotatable with said drum. As shown, Vthis dog connection I8 is constantly biased into engagement with ratchet I1 by its spring and has a roller at its free end adapted to engage with the inner ratchet surface of the member I1. As shown, the member I8 is also provided with a protruding extension ordog 2I-so that through the engagement and disengagement of this dog by outside mechanism, hereinafter described, the power of the sleeve I6 may be disconnected from or connected to the drum 20.

Herein, 'this connection or disconnection is con-' vertical pivot 24 provided on theA supporting frame, to project into the pathlof the member 2l or be moved out of the pathof the same in such manner as to cause the automatic disconnection,

vnection I8,- under urge of its spring engages ratchet I1 and power is thus automatically connected to the drum 20 to cause the latter to make a revolution.

This drumcontrols the movement of the reproducer mechanism, causing it to be raised from the record, swung back, and returnedv and lowered on another record. As shown, it is provided with a longitudinally grooved yportion disposed at the top of the drum when the latter is stationary,

and havingl spaced inclined surfaces 21 and 28 forming its bottom and, like the groove, extending the whole length of the drum. Of these, since the drum` rotates in the direction of the arrow shown in Fig.v2, the surface 21 forms a reproducer elevating surface, while the surface 28 forms a lowering surface. Means are also provided on the drum -and cooperating with the reproducer to guideand control it in its movement between elevating and lowering positions.

More particularly, it will be noted (see Fig. 2) that when the reproducer mechanism is in the full-line position shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the surface 21, upon rotation lof the drum 20, will engage a rollerA 29on a downwardly extending projection 29 which is out of contact with both surfaces 21 and 28 during reproduction and carried by the previously mentioned lower swinging frame 26 and operative to elevate the tone arm as the projection 29 is elevated by the surface 21. It will here be noted that this projection 29 is provided on a member v3Il, which also caris attachedto the lower ond of the tone arm 3. Thus, since the latter arm is pivoted on a transversepivot at 32 on the supporting frame structure, the reproducer is correspondingly lifted as the projection 29 is lifted, this vertical movement of the'reproducer being in addition to the lateral movement about the bearing 24. Thus, it will beclear that as the drum 20 rotates, the reproducer will be lifted from the record played and be free to be swung laterally.

Provision is also made for moving the reproducer laterally from this lifted position/out beyond the edge of the record. Herein, this is accomplished by` providing on the drum 28 a guide 33 extending longitudinally of the drum 20 and spirally on the outer surface thereof and, near the opposite end of the drum, laterally partway .around the drum, as Vshown in Figs. 1 and 10.

As a result of the engagement of the nger 29 with this guide, the reproducer, upon' continued rotation of the drum 20, will be swung laterally toward the dotted-line position indicated in Fig. 1. Also, as the drum continues to rotate, the member`29 will be caused to follow the guide 33 around into a passage 33i and from that into a communicating guide 34 whichis so disposed on the surface 28 as to lower the member 29 and thereby bring the reproducer arm back into reproducing position at the edge of a new record; it of course being understood that during the interval a. new record has been substituted on cooperating guide 35.

the table through mechanism hereinafter described.

Attention is here also'directed to the fact that the drum 20 is so timed as to complete a revolution and have its dog 2| automatically disconnected and held out by the member 22 at the time or shortly after the reproducer is placed on the new record. It will also be noted that a coiled spring 22, connected between the tone arm and the member 22 adjacent the pivot of -the latter, acts not only normally to` hold the member 22 in the path of the driving dog 2I but also acts to press the needle of the reproducer 4 over toward thegrooved portion of the new record by reason of the pressure exerted against vthe casting 1 by the member 22. It will also vbe noted that friction between the projection 29 and the guides 33, 34 and 33El is minimized by the provision of a roller 23a on the lower end of the member 29.

Associated with the guide 36 is also herein a The guide 34 herein is for lowering the reproducer onto a smaller record, as for example a ten-inch record, while the guide 35 is for lowering it onto a larger record, as for example a twelve-inch record. As brought out above, if left to its normal path relative to the guide 33 and passage 33a communicating therewith, the member 29 would always pass into the guide 34 since it will be noted that the end of the guide 35 is closed by the side wall of the passage 33B. However, it is not always desired to play ten-inch records and, accordingly, improved controlling mechanismf is provided to bring the member 29 into one or the other of these guides 34, 35, depending upon the size of the record which is next to be supplied by the magazine. Hence, as this mechanism is connected to and cooperates with the magazine, it is .desirable to consider the record feeding or vmagazine mechanism before considering the use of the guide 35 more in detail.

In connection with the record feeding mechanisrnfit will be noted that the shaft I5 carries a cam 36 outside the bearing` I4. Moreover, this cam has fixed thereto an eccentrically disposed sprocket 31 whose pitch line is located exactly on the center of the shaft I5. This sprocket 31 is in turn connected by a chain 38 with a larger sprocket 39 carried on thermachine frame on a shaft 49 parallel to the shaft I5 but rotatable on an axis above the base B rather than below it As shown, a chain tightener 4I is also provided, herein pivoted on a pin 42 on the frame and carrying on a short arm a roller 43 engaging the cam 36 and on a longer arm a sprocket 44 movable between the chain reaches andfengaging one reach of the chain. It will also be noted that due to the proportion between sprockets 31 .and 39, the sprocket 39 will rotate only 90 while shaft I5 rotates one revolution. This rotation lof the sprocket 39 also takes place ,while the drum 29 is rotating and holding the arm 3 in raised position withthe member 29 disposed in the guideway 33a. -Also, due to the arrangement of sprocket 31 eccentric to shaft I5, the sprocket 39 'is enabled to stand still during a portion of the rotation of the sprocket 31, and while the latter is moved in its rotation about shaft I5 toward sprocket 39. It will also be evident that the chain tightener is adapted to compensate to keep slack out of the chain at all times, and that the shaft 40 will be rotated by the shaft I5 since the cam 36 and sprocket 31 are -xed to the latter.

'I'he record feeding mechanism is actuated by the shaft 49. Referring more particularly to Figs. l and 2, it will be noted that at the left of the table 2 a pair of horizontally disposed endless` record feeding chains 45 is provided. As shown, the right hand end of each of these chains passes around a four-toothed sprocket 46 on the shaft 40, herein between upwardly extending shaft bearings 41' and 48 provided on the main casting 1 and more closely adjacent the bearing 48. Further, it will be noted that the opposite ends of these chains 45 pass around four-toothed idler sprockets 49 carried on a suitable shaft 50 parallel to the shaft 40 and journaled at its ends in suitable upwardly projecting bearings 5I, 52 which, like the bearings 41 and 48, project above the base 5. Attention is here also directed to the fact that the chains 45 arei provided with pins 53, Fig. 8, extending clear through from one chain to the other, and that these pins carry on their outer ends rollers 54 which in turn move in suitable guides 55 in side frames 56. It will also be noted that inside the rollers suitable connecting members 51 are suitably provided carrying supporting means 58, and that these supporting means carry record carrying members 59 and 69 disposed midway between adjacent pins 53, as shown in Fig. 7. Referring more particularly to Figs. 7 and 8 it will be noted that each of these members 59 and 60 is provided with a slot 6I therein adapted to receive the edge of a record and to support the record upright, the slot herein conforming to the curvature of the edge of the record, as shown in these figures and also in Fig. 1. Attention is moreover directed to the fact that these members 59 and 50 are alternately disposed, and that the members 59 are shorter than the members 60. Thus, the members 59 constitute holders for tweleve-inch records, while the members 69 'constitute holders for ten-inch records, and each of these members 59 and 60 disposed on the upper reaches of the chains 45, is adapted to receive a record inserted from the top in the slot therein. Moreover, it will be clear that these members 59 and 6D will feed their records to the right and toward the table as the shaftf49 is rotated.

Considering Fig. 7 more particularly, it will be noted that the vrecords are fed one by one from the vertical position in which they are carried by the holders 59 and 69 into the inclined position above the table shown lin that gure, and gradually lowered onto the table. Referring more particularly to Fig. 5, the wall of the central aperture in each record is caused to engage the beveled upper end of the centering pin 62 on the table 2, and, as a result of its engagement with this pin, is moved slightly laterally, to the right,

in such manner as to release the record from i the downwardly traveling holder and permit the record to settle into proper position relative 4.o the pin 62 upon the table 2.

Attention is also directed to the fact that a suitable aperture B3 is provided in the base 6 beneath the conveyor mechanism thus provided, so that the holders 59 and 60 may continue to pass downward beneath the mechanism and again come up at the left in Fig. 1 in position to receive another record. It will also be noted that the conveyor is so arranged herein that it will hold twelve records, six ten-inch and six twelve-inch, although obviously the number may be varied as desired. It will also be evident that by leaving out one size or the other, all tenor all twelveinch records may` be used, it thus being possible to insert six records of either size desired, while by having any desired holder or holders empty, any desired sequence of records of varied sizes may be obtained.

Associated with tlLis mechanism is improved reproducer 'controlling mechanism actuated by this mechanism and causing the reproducer mechanism to function automatically with whatever size of record is'fed to the table. Herein, this controliing mechanism includes a cam 64 fixed on the shaft 40 closely adjacent the sprocket 39 and herein, as preferably', formed integral with that sprocket. As illustrated, this cam 6'i is provided with two enlargements 65 Adisposed diametrically opposite one another, as shown in 2, and the before described, after completing its revolution.

The next record deposited by the feeding mechanism, when all its holders are filled, will be a ten-inch record, and the next a twelveinch record, etc. the operations abovedescribed will be substantially repeated save that in the case of the teninch records the roller 61 will engage with the surfaces 66 and hence the projection 13 will not be moved out in into the path of the projection 15. Instead, the projection 29 will be free to follow the guide 33 and passage 33a past the end wall of the guideI and around until it passes into the slot 34, and -the reproducer will be lowered by the surface 28 onto thee-.Tige of the smaller tencam also has opposite portions of uniform diam-, inch record and pushed over into engagement eter 66 disposed between these enlargements 65. Cooperating withV this cam is a roller 61 adapted to engage the surface 66 and, when actuated by the enlargements 65, to actuate a'frame 68. This frame 68 is in turn reciprocably mounted on the main frame within the limits of travel permitted by guide pins 69 and 10 disposed in a slot 1| in the member 68, a spring 12 disposed between the pin 69 and the member 68 normally acting to hold the member 68 against the cam. 'Attention is also directed to the fact that an extension 13 is provided en the right hand end of the member 68 (Fig. 1), and that the member 68 is slidably mcunted in a suitable passage 14 provided in the main casting 1 (Fig. 2), so that this projection i3 may engage and cooperate with an upstanding projection 15 carried on the member 30 above the projection 25 previously described.

Considering more particularly the operaticn of this reproducer controlling mechanism, it will be noted that with the parts in the position shown in Fig. 1, the record played upon and shown to be completed is a ten-inch record delivered by a hoider 60, while the next record in the magazine is a twelve-inch record carried by a holder 59. Thus, when the drum 20 is started as a result of the disengagement of the member 22 fromthe member 2| by themember 25, the' rctation of the drum 20, through its surface 21 and the action of the depending projection 29, will cause the reproducer arm 3 to be raised, swung and, through the guide 33, swung back tcward the guide 34 as earlier described. However, before its connected arm 30 can swing back suiiicientlyto enable its projection 29 to, enterthe guide 34, one of the projections 65 on the cam 65 engages the roller 61 on the member 66 and consequently causes the projection 13 on the latter member to be moved into the path of the lug 15 on the member 30. Further, at the time this lug 15 contacts with the lug 13, the depending projection or finger 29, which is then moving in the passage'33, will be directly in line with the closed end of the groove 35 on the :drum 20. Hence, since the lug 13 will prevent the reprc-ducer mechanism from any further return toward the table, as the parts continue to operate the member 29 will be iorced over the side of the passage 333L forming the closed end of the groove 35, and into that groove. Obviously, after the member 29 has entered this groove, and as the drum 20-continues to operate,

the reproducer 4 will be lowered onto the edgeof a twelve-inch record as the projection 29 moves down the slope 28, and pushed over into engagewith the groove therein by the spring 22e, as pre-l viously described.

During this movement of the reproducer relative to the record and before a new record is deposited, the record which has been played is discharged from the table. This is accomplished herein bythe provision of a swinging arm or crank 16 formed on the end of the shaft I5 which is remote from the drum 20. As shown, this arm 16 is adapted to be rotated with the shaft from the inoperative position shown in Fig. 2 to the record discharging position shown in Fig. 6 while the end holder of the conveyor, i. e. the holder carrying the next record to be reproduced,

' moving the same about the shaft 40, as shown at the right in Fig. 7, toward centered position on the table. YMore particularly, it will be noted that this arm o r crank 16 carries a roller 11 on its end and is so disposed as to be movable up beyond the edge of the table 2 through a slot 18 in the base 6 in such manner as to cause the roller to engage the projecting edge of the reproduced record, whether it be a ten-inchfrecord or a twelve-inch record, and cause the same to beelevated or tilted as shown in Fig. 6 in such manner as to clear the center pin 62 without confii'cting with the new record which, by reason of the'rotation of the drum shaft l5 and sprocket 31 through approximateiyd", is then moving toward the table and is disposed at an angle of approximately 45 to the table as shown at the right in Fig. 7. As soon as one side 0f the reproduced reco'rd has thus been lifted and the pin 62 cleared, due to the rotation of the table 2 the latter will cause the record to be discharged at the right in Figs. 1 and 2 due to the continued contact of one sideof the record with one side of the rotating table. Herein, the record is propelled the table over against a cushion 19 to which it clings as it moves toward the right in Fig. 1 until it comes against an end cushion or guide 80. When it strikes 80, however, is free to tilt downward against a guide 8l disposed angularly with respect to the guide 80. 'I'hen it slides down between these guides into a suitable record compartment 82, preferably provided in a suitable drawer 83 in the bottom of the cabinet, the record automatically assuming the position in that drawer illustrated in Fig. 2. It will also be understood that, due to the connection of the parts, after the reproduced record has thus been Areleased from the pin 62 and discharged and while the new record moves further downward from the position thereof shown in Fig. 7, the arm 16 swings around tc its normal or depressed position 4and is below the table before the new record is deposited on the table by the conveyor mechanism as shown in Fig. 5.

Associated with the magazine mechanism is Thus, it will be'evident that,`

81 is provided having a slot 88 therein in its top and a plurality of numerals disposed along the slot between the slot and the conveyor mechanism. Herein', these numerals from left to right are 12, 11, 10, etc. down to 1, corresponding to the number of exposed holders 59 and 68 on the top of magazine chains. the l a chain and these numerals is a control knob 89 permanently fixed, as at 90, to the chain 85 and adapted, by reason of improved clutch mecha- At the right of nism hereinafter described, to be reciprocated` manuallyto any desired position along the slot and also moved automatically along the latter, a suitable pointer 9| being provided on the knob for indicating purposes. More particularly,` it will be noted that the sprocket 84 is located on the end of the shaft 48 and carried on a clutch member 92 coaxial with the shaft 48. 'Ihis member 92 has on its inner end four notches adapted to cooperate with a like number of notches on *x a reciprocating member 93 likewise on the shaft and having a slot 94 cooperating with a pin 95 on the shaft, the member 93 being movable to compress a coiledspring 9B carried on the shaft and held in position thereon by a pin 91. Thus,

. it will be evident that the pointer 9| on the lmob 89 ismovable with the shaft 48, or relative to the slot 88 independently of the shaft 48, and is maintained in timed relation with the record supports 59 and 68 so that the pointer is always opposite a record holder.

Cooperating with this control mechanism in an improved manner is also switch mechanism including a pivoted switch member 98. 'Ihis .member 98 controls a suitable motor switch 99 which is connected in one of the motor leads |88 extending between a suitable socket |8| and the motor I. adapted to assume the off position illustrated in dotted llnes'in Fig. 1 and the on position i1- lustrated in full lines therein, wherein it extends in the path ofthe knob 89. Thus, when the knob 89 continues to move to the right, it will engage this l'ever and throw it into circuit breaking position, thereby interrupting the current ow to the motor and stopping the machine` Preferably, as herein, a stop button marked S and similar to those carrying the numerals, is also provided opposite the position of the pointer 9| when the switch is disconnected and at the right of the button marked 0, so that this position of the knob will also be indicated.

Associated with the mechanisms described, is also rejector mechanism, l. effnechanism adapted todischarge a record Whenvfor any reason it is desired to discontinue its reproduction. .This mechanism herein' includes a pivoted member |82 pivoted at |83 on a depending part of the main casting below the member 22 and extending upward at one side of that member and movable across the path thereof. Thus, by connecting a rod |84 to the depending end of this member |82 and extending this rod below the member 22 and out through the side of the casing and providing a knob |85 thereon, it is made possible "0 is provided. Cooperating with the Herein, this switch lever 98 is for the member 22 to be pushed out of -engagement with the member 2| at any time and thus cause the reproducer to be swung back from the record then on the table, and another record substituted in the manner previously described.

Attention is also directed to the fact that the swinging reproducer mechanism pivoted on the transverse pivot 32 is also herein provided with suitable counterbalancing means |86 carried on an extension |81 at the opposite side'of the pivot from the drum VZ8 and suitably adjustably attached, as by a setscrew |88. As a result of this adjustable weight, it is made possible to vary the weight on the reproducer needle as may be desired and also to adjust the control mechanism below the base.

Attention is also directed to the arrangement of the cabinet shown in Figs. 1 and 2, wherein the discharged record chute is at one end of the table 2, space is provided for the needle box |89 or the like at one side thereof, the record drawer 83 is conveniently accessible through the end wall v88 and located below the chute, and the sound opening ||8 is disposed below the inner end of the tone arm; thereby producing an exceedingly compact and convenient arrangement wherein only a minimum of mechanism is above the base 6. It will of course also be understood that the Astructure may be embodied in a cabinet having a side door or a pivoted top,d as desired.

Considering the operation of the mechanism as r a whole, it Will be evident that the magazine presented by the upper holders 59' and 68 may be lled from the top with facility, it only being necessary to seat six vten-inch records in the grooves 6| in the holders 68 and six twelve-inch records in the corresponding grooves in the holders 59. If it is desired to play all of the records, the control knob 89 will be moved to the left in Fig. 1 until its pointer is opposite the number 12, the clutch mechanism 92, 93, etc. permitting free movement of the knob relative to the shaft 48 and always keeping the pointer opposite one of the record holders. If -it is desired to play any number less than twelve, the knob is correspondinglyadjusted to a' position opposite the number desired. When in'the desired position, the switch lever 98 is thrown to the left to start the motor and the automatic operation of the machine-is begun. This automatic operation will continue, successive records of ldiierent size being placed upon the table,

reproduced, and discharged, all as hereinabove until the magazine is empty. Thereafter, if the f switch lever 98 has not been previously thrown `to "oif position, the knob 89 will engage this lever and throw it to the right to ofposition in such'manner as to open the switch and shut down the machine.

If it is desired to reproduce records of `only one size, my improved mechanism makes it possible to do this, it only being necessary to insert the records of the desired size in their proper holders and leave the other holders empty. Thus, for example, six twelve-,inch records may be automatically reproduced, or six ten-inch records. It will alsobe ev'ident that any combination or sequence of records of different size may also be obtained by leaving certain holders empty. Further, it will be noted that no manual intervention is necessary to set or change the.

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and hence does not deliver a record onto the table, the driving dog 2| is released as a result of the reproducer dropping below the surface of the turntable and swinging the reproducer arm 3 about the pivot 32 and pulling the member 22 out of engagement with the dog 2l, themember 22 then being pulled longitudinally away from 2l. When this occurs, the machine will go through a record substituting operation without the reproducer having any connection with the record,

vand the parts will` thereafter automatically take Y up their automatic operation upon the next record. Attention is also directed to the fact that the parts are so timed that if desired .any

one or more of the ten-inch or twelve-inch records in a completely iilled magazine, or any4 one or more of the ten or twelve-inch records when records of only one size are being played, `may be removed after once being inserted in the holders, all without in any way disarranging the mechanism, the machine instead going through its various operations just as if all the spacesin the magazine were lled and taking care of the next record after the empty holder or holders entirely automatically and whether it is a ten.- inch or a twelve-inch record.

As a result of my improved reproducer controlling mechanism, it will also be noted that no intervention is required on the part of the operator in order to adiust `the reproducer mechanism of the machine `when two sizes are in the magazine. More particularly, it will be noted that through the improved control mechanism provided, the needle is -automatically placed in proper position upon the edge of a ten-inch 'record or a twelve-inch record with a gentle lowering movement and then, regardless of the size of the record, gently and automatically moved laterally by its spring toward the irst or. outer record groove in such manner as to bring about the reproduction of the record regardless of its size.

Here attention .is also directed to the fact that through the provision of my improved eccentric sprocket, cam, and chain tightener mechanism, it is made possible to provide ample time for returning the reproducer to the record after the record has been deposited on the turntable and before the drivingdog returns to Inormal position.

This will be clear when it is considered that the sprocket on the shaft 40 is enabled to stand still l during a portion of the rotation of the eccentric sprocket 31, thereby giving plenty of time to return the reproducer. Attention is further directed to the .improved operation of the reproducer and discharge mechanism made possible by the provision of the ydrum or cam means controlling the reproducer arm and the provision of cam means for operating the record discharge roller, with both the reproducer cam means and the discharge cam means controlled by the reproducer through the clutch. Thus, not only is the reproducer enabled to cause both its cam means and the discharging cam means to be set in' operation upon the completion of'reproduction, but both the reproducer and the discharge means are operated positively and in such timed relation as substantially vto reduce the interval between reproductions. l

It will also benoted that the condition of the machine during operation is always indicated by the control knob B9, which advances one numeral to the right forA every record substituting operation of the machine, the movement of the knob relative to the slot and the numerals providing an exceedingly convenientand readily readable indicating means. Further, with this indicating means disposed closely adjacentk the records and .so arranged that 'the positions of the knob register with the positions of the records, it is made exceedingly convenient in use. For example, if with a filled magazine it is desired to play only four records or up to and including a nism, it lwill also be noted that I have made it exceedingly convenient to insert records, it only being necessary to drop' the bottom edge of the selected' record into the slot in the record holder,A

an operation which is very quick and convenient. Moreover, it will be evident that at any time prior to its depositing operation on the table,` any record in the magazine may be removed by simply lifting it out of the slot 6|,.and any other record substituted. Thus.' it will be evident that not only is the operation of inserting records made exceedingly simple, easy, and quick, but it is madepossible to change'ones mind as to th records in the magazine constituted by the holders 59 and 60 and substitute others at any time prior to the actual deposit of the records on the table and without interrupting the reproduction of theother records. Later, even if a record is being reproduced, its reproduction may also be immediately discontinued by simply punching in-the rejector. f

In connection with the record feeding mecha; nism, attention is also directed to the exceedingly simple, effective, and silent character of my record depositing means. More particularly, it will be noted that as the holders come down toward parallelism with the table, the engagement of the usual pin aperture in the record with the table pin acts automatically to move the record laterally relative to the slot in the holder in such manner as, while the holder continues to move down, to cause the record to be automaticallyeach record holder moves its record from its upright position shown in Figure 7 substantially to the angular position indicated at the right in that figure, while the reproduced record is being dischargedv by the-discharge arm, and that the latter moves from its downwardly disposed position shown in Figure 2 to the position shown in Figure 6 while th? new record is moving as set forth. Attention is further directed to the fact that the new record moves inover the table from the direction of the'magazine and angularly downward toward centered position, while the reproduced record is lifted at one side and discharged away from the new record, all in such manner as to prevent conflict while enabling the new record to be seated in centered position on the table very promptly after. the old record has been disen- 75v 2,029,190 'gaged from the pin and discharged from the table.

Attention is further directed to the fact that as a result of a new coordination of the several mechanisms relative to the discharge mechanism, my improved structure makes it possible for the reproducer mechanism or the feeding mechanism, and herein both, to cooperate in a new timed relation with the discharging mechanism and one wholly incapable of being obtained with prior discharging mechanisms. discharging member is swinging from its normal position during reproduction through its cycle to discharge a record and return to this normal position, the reproducer mechanism is simultarieously moved away from the reproduced record and out of thel path of the discharged record and back again into engagement with the next record to be reproduced, reaching the latter substantially simultaneously with the completion of the movement of the discharge member. Further, it will be noted that the feeding mechanism also cooperates at its proper place in this new coordinated action, the same acting to present a new record in the path of the reproducer substantially simultaneously with the discharge of the reproduced record before the above described return movement of the reproducer mechanism vwhich is completed substantially simultaneously with the return of the discharging member to its normal position. As a result of this improvement, it will be noted that not only is a markedly improvedA and simpliiied structure made possible, but one in which there is a new relative operation and timing of the reproducer mechanism or feeding mechanism relative to the operation of the discharge member, and such a new coordination as to enable the mechanism to operate very rapidly and also to enable the mechanism to be used under varied conditions permitting a long discharge movement and to which the discharge mechanisms of the prior art are obviously unadapted.

Attention is further directed to the fact that my mechanism is such that while obtaining automatic reproduction of records and effecting a marked reduction in the length of the silent interval between reproductions, it is still made possible to use a record rotating table rotatable in fixed planes throughout the operation of the phonograph. Thus, I am able to eliminate previously necessary table feeding movements and also changes in the table drive,-while also having the table rotating throughout the operation of the phonograph. Also, I am able to avoid spring supporting means for the table and the diiculties inherent with such spring supported tables, wherein theV height of the table must vary with the weight thereon, and, of course, be different While records of different diameter ar being reproduced. In connection with my improved' mechanism, it will also be noted that all necessity for Stringing records on an axial record supporting member extending through the record apertures is also eliminated. Instead, in my improved mechanism wherein the records are sup--l ported'extraneously of the record apertures, the records awaiting reproduction are readily changeable at will' at any time prior to delivery to the table, by simply withdrawing them edgewiseirom the magazine, all without requiring that reproduction be stopped during record changes, or requiring that any record or records other than those desired to be substituted,be removed. Here it will'also be observed that the disposition of the Thus, while my swinging records in substantially upright position in the magazine also markedly facilitates such withdrawal and the insertion of new records. At the same time that I am able to obtain the above advantages, it is also made possible to reproduce either successive records of small diameter or successive records of a larger diameter, or mixed records, i. e. records of diierent diameter arranged in any desired order, and to reproduce the successive records despite variations in diameter and without interrupting or in any way changing the rotation of the record rotating table.

It will also be evident that while adapted to use to reproduce a series of records, my improved machine is also adapted'to use With only one record. Its structure is such also as to make repeating of a record very convenient, it only being necessary to insert the discharged record in the next holder, if necessary rejecting the record which has been placed on the table in the meantime.

1 As regards the general construction, attention is also directed to the general arrangement of the mechanism which enables it to be inserted in a usual cabinet space, and also to the simplicity of the mechanism and the small number of parts, as well as to the simplicity of the parts used, all of which are' adapted to be made in ordinary production and the machines thus being adapted to be readily and economically` produced. These and other advantages of my improved construcrecords, it will be understood that I contemplate7^ records of `usual standard types as distinguished from special records having contacts or the like inserted therein. Further, where I refer to mixed records, it will be ,understood that I refer to records which are not of the samediameter.

While I have in this application speciically described one embodiment which my invention may assume in practice, it will be understood that the same is shown herein for illustrative purposes only, and that the invention is not limited thereto but may be modified and embodied in various other forms without departing from its spirit or the scope of the appended claims.

What I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:- i

l. In a phonograph, a magazine supporting a plurality of records of different predetermined diameters and `having, means for permittinggdge- Wise withdrawal of vany record therein, a s' le laterally oiiset record rotating table havingxigpstanding record centering means and rotatable on a vertical axis in playing position throughout the operation of the phonograph, means for rotating said table throughout said operation, means for automatically feeding successive records ol the same or different diameter laterally from said magazine into centered position on said table while the latter rotates, and reproducing mechanism successively automatically reproducing said records of diierent diameter on said-table.

2. In a phonograph, amagazine carryingv axially apertured records of diierent diameter, a

' single laterally oiset record rotating means havords of different diameter in said magazine successively into centered position on said rotatingmeans, reproducing mechanism successively automatically reproducing said records as centered on said rotating means irrespective of their diierences in diameter, and record discharging means otheij than said feeding mechanism for successivelyY automatically discharging the reproduced records. i

3. a phonograph, a magazine receiving recrds ef different predetermined diameters in slibstantially upright position therein, a single laterally eiset record rotating table rotatable on a vertical .axis in ilxed horizontal planes; means for rotating said 'table throughout the operation'of the phonograph,means for automatically feeding successive records of different diameter `laterally fromsaid magazine directly onto said table while the latter rotates, mechanism forautomatically reproducing said successive records 6i different diameter as successively centered on said table, and record discharging means other than said feeding mechanism for successively automatically discharging the reproduced records.

4. In a phonograph, a magazine supporting simultaneously records of different predetermined diameters in substantially upright position therein, feeding mechanism for automatically feeding laterally suceessiverecords of different predetermined sizes said magazine, a laterally oiset record rotating table in alignment with said magazine rotatable on .a vertical axis in fixed horizontal planes, means for rotating said table on said axis threughout the operation of the phonograp-h, a centering pin on said table receiving records directly fromrsaid lateral feeding mechanisrrf; and centering the same, and mechanism automatically operative to reproduce said successive records of different diameter as deposited on said table. f .Y .Y .5.;In a phonograph, a magazine supporting 4a plurality of records, a laterally onset record rotating table rotatable n a vertical axis throughout the operation of the phonograph, mechanism for automatically feeding successive records from said magazine into-centered position en said table having means for moving said magazine laterally to dispose records therein vover said table and also having cooperating record centering" means, reproducing mechanism successively automatically reproducing said records onfsaidtable, and discharging, mechanism successively automatically discharging the reproduced records from said table. s

6. In a phonograph, a magazine supporting a plurality of records, a laterally offset record rotatingrtable rotatable en a vertical axis throughout the operaticn'of the phonograph', mechanism for automaticaily feeding successive records in said magazine lato centered position over said table having means for moving said magazine laterally relative to said table to project the records laterally relative to the other records therein andover table and also having co-operating relatively fixed centering means toward which said magazine is moved and engaged by the records therein, and reproducing mechanism successively automatically reproducing said records en said table.v

"i, In a phonograph, a magazinelsupportirig a plurality of records of different predetermined diameters, a laterally oiset record gotating table Y rotatable on a vertical axis, mechanism for automatically feeding successive records of diierent diameter from said magazine into centered position on said table having incansfor moving magazine to dispose records therein over4 said table and' also having co-operating centering means,y reproducing mechanism successively autornatically reproducing said records on said table, and discharging mechanism successively automatically discharging said records fromfsaid table.

8. In a phonograph, a magazine supporting a plurality of records of different predetermined diameters, a laterally oiset record rotating table rotatable on a vertical axis, mechanism for automatically feeding successive records of diierent diameter in said magazine into centered position over said table havingmeans for moving said magazine laterally relative to said table to project records laterally relative tcthe other records in said magazine and over saidtable and also having co-operating centering means, reproducing mechanism successively automatically discharging said records from said table.

9. In a phonograph, a magazine supporting a plurality off records, a laterally offset record rotating table rotatable on a vertical axis, mechanism for aitomatically feeding successive records Vfrom-said"magazine into centered position over said tablehaving means for moving said magazine to dispose records therein over said table and also havin-,r co-operating centering means, reproddcing mechanism successively automatically reproducing said records on said table, and discharging mechanism disposed during reproducti-'in below a record on said table and successively automatically discharging said recards from said table. L

Yl0. In a phonograph, a magazine receiving from the top thereof records of different predetermined diameters and having recdrd supporting means extraneous of the records and below the same. a laterally oiset record rotating table rotatable on'.Y a vertical axis, means for automatically feeding said magazine to deliver successive records of different diameter into centered position on said table, reproducing mechanism suc- -cessively automatically reproducing said records on said table, and discharging mechanism successivelyr automatically discharging said records from said table.

ll. In a phonograph, a magazine supporting a plurality-,of records, a laterally oset record rotatlfaing tablegrotatable on a vertical ams, mechanism f said magazine into centered position on said table having neans for moving said magazine to dispose records therein over said table and also havfor automatically feeding successive records from i ing co-operating record centering means, reproi ducing mechanism successively automatically reproducing saidrecords on said table, and "discliarging mechanism successively automatically discharging the reproduced records freni said posed overv the table while inhibiting Yconict ybetween therecorls.

12. In a phonograph, record feeding mechaism receiving mixed records -of differentjprede- .rotatable lon a stationary axisV in substantial table, saidl feeding and discharging mechanismsY lfigreing simultaneously operative cn records disalignment with the axes ef records in said mechanism and having upstanding axial center- 2,029,190 by one from said mechanism while said table is in playing position, and mechanism for automatically reproducing said records successively as.-

axial centering` means thereon receiving said.

Y records one by one from said feeding means while said table is rotating in playing position, means for rotating said table throughout theY operation of the phonograph, mechanism for automatically reproducing said records `successively as they are successively delivered on said rotating table, and

- means for automatically removing said.reproI duced records from said table as they are successively reproducedand while said table continues to rotate in playing position.

14. In a phonograph, record feeding mechanism' receiving mixed records of different predei termined diameters in substantially upright position therein and feeding said records in any order into reproducing positio a horizontal record rotating table receiving said records one by one from said mechanism while said table is rotating in playing position, means for rotating said table in said position throughout the operation vof the phonograph, mechanism for automatically reproducng said records successively as they are successively delivered on said table', and means other than Vsaid feeding mechanism and likewise operative whilevsaid table i's rotating for automatically discharging said reproduced records as they are successively reproduced.

15. In a phonograph,l record feeding mechanism receiving records of different predetermined sizes simultaneously in different predetermined positions therein and feeding said records simultaneously step by step toward delivering position. a horizontal record rotating table receiving said records one by one from said mechanism and disposed in alignment with the path oi' record movement toward' delivery position, and *mechanism for automatically reproducing said records successively as they are successively delivered on said table.

16. In a phonograph, record feeding mechanism carrying records of diiferent predetermined sizes simultaneously in different predetermined positions thereinand feeding said recordsv longitudinally of said mechanism, a record rotating table rotatable on a xed axis and receiving records one by 4one from said mechanism and in alignment with said mechanism, mechanism for /automatically reproducing said recordsnsuccessively as they are fed on to said table, and sepaf rater mechanism for successively effecting discharge of said records from said tableas they are reproduced.

' 1'7. In a phonograph, 'a record rotating table l' rotatable on a fixed axis, record feeding mechanism having means for supporting records of dif-v ferent predetermined diameters simultaneously in `different predetermined positions therein and deliveringsaid records directly on to said table while the latter is in reproducing position, mechanism automatically operative successively to reproduce records of one diameter as fed directly on'` to said table, and means for automatically adrectly on said table and mechanism for automatically reproducing `said records successively as' they are fed into reproducing position by said feeding mechanism.

- 19. In a phonograph, a horizontal record rotating table, record feeding mechanismhaving a plurality of record receptacles for records of dif:

ferent size alternately disposed in series and receiving recordsof different predetermined diameters simultaneously and means for feeding said recordssuccessively on to said table actuating said receptacles to -deliver records directly on said table, and mechanism for automatically reproducing said records successively on said table as they are fed thereto by said feeding mechanism.

20. In a phonograph, a record rotating table. record feeding mechanism having a plurality of record receptacles receiving records of different predetermined` diameter simultaneously and means for feeding said records simultaneously f toward reproducing position and successively into that position, actuating said receptacles to deliver records directly on said table. and mechanism comprising a reproducer and a single record rotating table receiving said records from said feeding mechanism for automatically reproducing said records successively as they are successively 'fed into .reproducing position by saidv feedin mechanism.

21..In a phonograph, a record rotating table rotatable on a fixed axis, record feeding mechanism including a plurality of record carriers carrying records of diierent predetermined diameter simultaneously and feeding said records succesf sively directly on to said table, and mechanism for automatically reproducing successively on said table any records in said feeding mechanism irrespective of whether .certain of said carriers are ously and means for feeding said records-simultaneously :towardA reproducing position, actuat- (ing said carriers todeliverrecords into said position, and mechanism including-.a ,single rotating table receiving said rcordsjsisccessively thereon for automatically reproducingrsuccessively any records in said feeding mechanism as they. are vsuccessively fed into reproducing position irrespective of whetherthey are all of the same diameter or of dilferent diameters. A I 23. In a phonograph, record reproducing mechanism including a single horizontal table and a reproducer, and means locatedv at one side of the table and engaging the lower edges of a series of substantially uprightreccrdstherein for feeding said records bodily laterally toward the table axis above the table and successively tilting the end record adjacent the table directly into reproducing position on the latter.

24. In a phonograph, record reproducing mechanism including a single horizontal record rotating table and means for rotating said table throughout the operation of the phonograph, and

aplurality of endless carrier means located at one side ci4 said table and engaging thelower edges ofsubstantially upright disc records for successively feeding the nearest record on said carrier means into reproducing position on said table while the latter is rotating.

25. In a phonograph, record reproducing mechmechanism including -a single horizontal table and means for rotating said table throughout the operation of the phonograph, and mechanism including an endless exible conveyor disposed at one side of said table, Arecord carriers thereon,

and means for actuating said conveyor and icarriers to successively feed a seriesv of records carried by said -carriers directly into reproducing position on said table while the latter is rotating.-

-27. In a phonograph, a plurality of aligned holders eachadapted to carry an outwardly extending record, a horizontal table in alignment with said holders, and means for successively tilting said holders and delivering the records therein on the table.

28. In a phonograph, a conveyor carrying a plurality of holders each adapted to receive the `edge of an outwardly extending record, a horizontal l table in alignment with said conveyor, and means for successively tilting said holders and delivering said records on the table.

f 29. Y In combination, a horizontal record rotating table'having a centering pin, a horizontally moving conveyor carrying a record holder adapted to carry a record above the same, and means for tiltl ing said Aholder 'and bringing the aperture in the record over said pin.

' 30. In combination, a single horizontal record rotating tablehaving a record centering pin, a conveyor carrying a series of record holders at one vside of said table, and means for progressively'v feeding said -holders to deliver said records successively in centered position on said pin.

- 31.4 In a phonograph, record feeding mechanism including a plurality of holders presentingopenings eaeh receiving the bottom edge of a record and supporting the record in substantially upright position, an endless flexible support for said holders, a record rotating table, f and means forl actuating said holders to deliver records therein in centered position on said table.

32; In a phonograph, a record feeding mechanismcomprising a series of holders of diierent height and alternately receiving the bottom edges of records of different size and supporting the records in substantially upright position, end less exible support for said holders, a record rotating table, and means for actuating 'said support and holders to ,deliver records in the latter ln centered position on said table. V f 33, In combination, a record rotating table having a central pin, a record holder at one side of said table for carrying the edge of an axially apertured record; and means for bringing a, wall of the aperture in a record in'said holder into engagement with said pin to release said-record from said holder.

i 34. In combination, a record rotating table havingazcentralpin, a record holder at one side or said table for cayingtiie edge oi'an axially apertured record', and means for bringing a`wall of the aperture in a record in said holder into engagement with said pin to release said record from said holder, said pin having an inclined portion on its upper end engageable by said wall.

35. In combination, a record rotating table having a central pin, a record holder at one side of said table engaging the bottom edge of an axially apertured record and holding the record in substantially upright position, and means for tilting said holder bringing a wall of theaperture ina record therein into engagement with said pin to disengage the record from said holder.

36. In combination, a record rotating table having a central pin, a record holder at one side of' said table for carrying the bottom edge of an axially apertured record, means for swinging said record over said table, and means for eiecting a lateral releasing movement of said record from said holder when the wall of the aperture in the former engages said pin.

3'?. -A phonograph having a magazine receiving records in a substantially vupright position therein, a record rotating meansiengageabl'e by a record and rotatable on a stationary axis, means rotating the sameabout said axis throughoutthe operation of the phonograph, 'means for automatically supplying successive records'of the same or different predetermined diameters to said record rotating means from said magazine while said record rotating means is rotating, and

means forsuccessively automatically reproducing said records regardless of their variations in diameter as they are rsuccessively supplied to said rotating means. 1

means rotatable on a iixed axis, means rotating the same about said axis throughout the operation of the phonograph, record receiving means -receiving records of different diameter and permitting edgewise withdrawal of any record there- '35 38. A phonograph having a record rotatingin,l means for successively supplying records lof different predetermined diameters in said receiving means 'to said rotating means while the latter is' rotating, means for successively automatically reproducing said records regardlessof their variations' in diameter as they are successively supplied to"saidV rotating means, and means other than said supplying means for successively automatically removing the reproduced records regardless of their variations in diameter and like'- wise operative while said rotating means is rotating.

- 39. A phonograph having a record magazine receivingl records 'of different diametern substantially upright position therein, a r ord rotating means rotatable on a stationary airis, means rotating the same about said axis throughout the operationo the phonograph, means for' successively supplying records of different predetermined diameters from said magazine to said record rotating means while said means is rotating, means for successively automatically reproducing said records regardless'of theirvariations in diameter as .they are successively supplied to said rotatingmeans, and means for successively automatically discharging the reproduced records .regardless or their'variations in diameter and likewise operative whilesaid rotating means is rotating and disposed below the latter means during reproductionr 40. A phonographliving a record rotating table rotatable"in xed'planes on a flxed axis;

means for rotating the same about said axis throughout theoperanon of the phonograph. 75's means for successively automatically reproducing standard records engaging successive records' for reproduction' while said records are on said table, and means operative while said table is rotating for substantially simultaneously discharging a reproduced record from said table and presenting .in the path of said reproducer means a new record for reproduction thereby.

41. A phonograph having a record rotatingl table rotatable iniixed planes on a xed `axis,

means for rotating the same in said planes about said axis throughout the operationV of the phonograph, mechanismfor reproducing standard records including a swinging reproducer engageable with successive records for reproduction while said records areon said table, and mechanism operative while said table is rotating forsubstantially simultaneously discharging a reproduced record from said table and presenting in the path of said reproducer a new record for reproduction thereby, said last mentioned mechamsm including means for eiecting the discharge of the reproduced record and swinging of the reproducer away from the reproduced record and subsequently moving the reproducer into playingl position on the new record substantially within -the time limits of operation of said record discharging means. y

42. A phonograph having a record rotating table rotatable pn a flxed axis, means for rotating the same about said axis throughout the opera-v tion of the phonograph, means for reproducing standard records includinga swinging reproducer member engageable with successive records for reproduction while said records are on said table, mechanism operative while said table is rotating for discharging "a reproduced record from said table and for substantially simultaneously feeding a new `record into playing position on said table, said mechanism including means-:tor` eii'ecting the discharge of the reproduced Arecord from said table and feeding of the new record onto said table and the swinging of the reproducer member vaway from the reproduced record and subsequently swinging the same into playing *position on the new record substantially within the time limits of voperation of said record discharging means.

43. A phonograph having 'a record rotating table rotatable in means for'rotating the same about said axis throughout the operation of the phonograph, means for successively automatically reproducing records engaging successive records for reproduction while said records are on said table, and means operative while said table is rotating for discharging a reproduced record from said table and substantially simultaneously presenting in the path' of said reproducer means a new record for reproduction thereby including a swinging' record discharging member swinging toveject the reproduced record laterally from said rotating table and returning into position to cooperate with the next record', and controlling means for placing said reproducer mechanism on the new Y record substantially as said swinging member returns from a discharging operation;

-44. A phonograph having a record rotatingv table rotatable on a iixed axis, means for rotating the same about said axis throughout the operation of the phonograph, i'neans for successively automatically reproducingstandard records of one diameterrengaging successive records for reproduction while said records are on said table including a reproducer, and zmeans operative discharging operation,

fixed planes on a xed axis,

presented in mixed simultaneously both discharging a reproduced ot said reproducer a new record forreproduction thereby with portions of both .records simultaneously over the table during operation ofsaid means, 'and means for adapting the phonograph for automatic operation on-standard records of another diameter.

' 45. A phonograph having a record rotating table rotatable on a nxed axis, means for `rotating the same about said axis throughout the operation of the phonograph, means for successively automatically reproducing records of one diameter engaging successive records for reproduction while said records are on said table. means operative while said table is rotating for 4discharging a reproduced record from said table and substantialiy simultaneously presenting in the path 0f YSaid. reproducer means a new I'BCOId fOI Ieproduction thereby including a swinging record discharging member swinging to eject the reproduced record laterally from said 'table and returning into position to cooperate with the next record, controlling means producer mechanism on the new record substantially as said swinging member returns from a and means for adapting the phonograph for automatic operation on records of another diameter.

46. A phonograph having a record rotating table rotatable on a xed axis. means for rotating the same about said axis throughout the operation of the phonograph, means for successively automatically reproducing standard records engaging successive records for reproduction while said records are on said table including a reproducer, means operativeiwhile said table is rotating for discharging a reproduced record from said table and substantially simultaneously prerenting in the path of said reproducer a new record for reproduction thereby with portions of both records simultaneously over the table during operation of said means, and means for automatically adapting the phonograph for automatic operation on records of different diameters presented in mixed order to said reproducer mechanism.

47. A phonograph having a record rotating table rotatable on a xed axis, means for rotating the same about said axis throughout the operation of the phonograph, means for successively automatically reproducing standard records engaging successive records for reproduction Y.

while said records are on said table, means operative while said table is rotating for dischargl ing a reproduced record from said table and substantially simultaneously presenting in the path of said reproducer means a new record for reproduction thereby incuding a swinging record discharging member swinging to eject the reproduced record laterally from said rotating table and returning into position to cooperate withthe next record and also, controlling meansfor placing said reproducer mechanism on the new record substantially as said swinging member returns from a discharging operation, andA means for autornatically adapting the phonograph for automatic operation on records of different diameters orderl to said reproducer mechanism.

4R. In a phonograph, record rotatable about a stationary axis, means for rotating the same about said axis throughout the operationof the phonograph, reproducer mechanisinfor reproducing a standard record ,of one 75 f while said table is rotating for substantiallyl for placing said rerotating means diameter on said-rotatingjmeans, means for discharging said record from said rotating means when said record; is-repriduced and while said rotating means is rotating and for substantially simultaneously presenting a new standard record 'in' the path of sar-:l reproducer mechanism while said record rotating means is rotating, and means for adapting the phonograph for automatic operation oi standard records of another diameter.

" 49. A phonograph having record magazine means reeeiving axially apertured records of different diameter ,and wholly extraneous of the record apertures, a record rotating means rotat-4 able on a'fixed axis, means for rotating the same throughout the YYoperation of the phonpgraph,

means for successively supplying recordslof dif-l ferent predetermined diameters theret while said record rotating means is rotatinggmerans for successively automatically reproducing said supplied records on said rotatingrmeans regardless oi their variations in diameter, and means likewise operative while saidv rotating means is rotating .and other than said record supplying means for automaticallysuccessigely discharging the reproduced records regardless of their variations in diameter. Y

50. A phonograph having a magazine receiving records of different diameter while maintaining Y variation in diameter and while said record roi l tating means remains in playing Y position and continues-to rotate. 'i

51. A phonograph having a record? rotating table, means for rotating the Ysame throughout the operation o the phonograph. movable reproducer mechanism, mechanismreceiving records ofvdiiferent predetermined 'sizes in substantially upright position and having means for placing said records on the vtable whilethe latter rotates in playing position, mechanism for automatically placing the reproducermechanism ininitial playing position on each record supplied to the table regardless of the' variation in size of the records, and mechanism movable relative to said record i placing means for suecessively discharging the played records. while said table remains in playing position. 'Y y 52- A phony-graph having-a record supporting and positioning magazine having means disposed wholly extraneouslyr of the supported records and adapted to carry records of diierent predetermined diameters for permittingv record movement laterally relative to the other records thereinat different points along the series of records' in said magazine to eitect changesin' the program to be reprciuced, record rotating means, means for rotating the same throughout the operation of the phonograph, means for successivelylY supplying records of the same or diierent preeletermined diairetersl from said magazine to said rotating means while the latter is rotating, andV means for successively automatically reproducing said records as they are supplied regardless of ltheir vav `aoaaieo riation in diamter and'while said record rotating means remains inplaying position and c011-Y tinues to rotate. t

53. isi-,phonograph having a record magazine adapte-gl to carry simultaneously records oi 'differs ent predetermined diameters, aY record rotating meansmechanism for automatically supplying successive records of the same or diierent predetermined diameters from said magazine to said rotating means while the latter is rotating comprising means for feeding all of the records in the magazine toward said rotating means and supplying the nearest record to the latter, and means for automatically successively reproducing the supplied records irrespective of their variations in diameter. l

54. In a phonograph,.a record rotating table. rotatable on a stationary vertical axis and having arr unobstructed record delivery space above the same, means for rotating the same about said axis throughout the operationof the phonograph, a record magazine ha'ing means for simultaneously supporting records of different diameter in substantially upright position therein and in laterally oiset relation te said table, and means for automaticallydelivering successive. records ot different diameter in said magazine through said unobstructed space into centered position on said table. i

55. In a phonograph, a record rotating table rotatable on a stationary vertical axis and having an unobstructed record delivery space above the same, means for rotating the same about said axis throughout the operation of the phonograph. a record magazine having means for simultaneously supporting records roi dierent diameteriin substantially upright position therein and in laterally offset relation to said table, means for automatieally delivering records of di'erent diameter in said magazine through said unobstructed space into centered position on said table irrespective of the sequence in which said recordsmf different diameter are disposed in said magazine, and means for successively automatically reproducing said records irrespective of variations in diameter or sequence as said records are delivered to.

said table. i

56. A phonographVv havingV a record rotating mechanism, reprodncer mechanism having a swinging reproducer, mechanism for automati-A cally depositing the latter on the edge of a record including alclutch and clutch controlling mem.

ber, 'and constantly operative means including a spring connected between said swinging reproducer and iutch controlling member urging the former toward reproduced position. r

57. A phonograph having i record rotating mechanism; reproducer mechanism having a swhiging reproducer arm, mechanism for automatically depositing the latter on the edgegofa record including a clutch and a clutch controlling member, and constantly operative means inclurfling an operative connection between Ysaid arm and said clutch controlling member urging the reproducer mechanism toward reproduced position. Y f

58. In a phonograph, record rotating mechanism, means for rotatingthe same throughout the operation oi'the phonograph, meansextra.-

neous of the record aperture for successively feedlng to said record rotating mechanism records o! the sainel size or different sizes while said mech'- anism rotates in playingposition, swingingfreproducer mechanism, means 'automatically opf erative to vary the swing thereof and deposit s'aid 1i reproducer mechanism in playing position on the edgeof each fed record regardless of its size, and means extraneous of the record aperture for successively discharging the played records while said rotating mechanism remains in playing position.

59. In a phonograph, record rotating mechanism, means for rotating the same in playing position throughout the operation of the phonograph, movable reproducer mechanism automatically operative to effect reproduction of a record thereon of a predetermined size, record feeding mechanism for automatically feeding successive records of the same or different sizes to said rotating mechanism while said rotating mechanism is rotating,'and automatically acting adjusting mechanism between said mechanisms and independent of the records for adjusting said reproducer mechanism to reproduce a record of another predetermined size.

60. In a phonograph, a record rotating table rotatable on a fixed axis, means for rotating said table throughout the operation of the phonograph, means for automatically delivering to said table successive records of different diameter while said table is rotating, a swinging reproducer, and automatically acting reproducer controlling mechanism operable independently of the records jas for automatically lowering said reproducer in different positions relative to the axis of said table to cooperate with records of different diameter.

61. In a phonograph, a swinging reproducer, and automatically acting reproducer controlling mechanism for loweringthe reproducer in different positions to cooperate with records of different diameter comprising an intermittently acting reproducer supporting member, guiding means movable with said member, and means cooperating with said means and connected to said reproducer.

62. In a phonograph, a swinging reproducer, and controlling mechanism therefor including a rotatable member carrying raising and lowering surfacesand a guideway, a cooperating controlling member movable with said reproducer and engageable with said surfaces and guideway, means for rotating said first mentioned member having a clutch controlling the connection of said member thereto, and a member movable with said reproducer controlling said clutch.

63. In a phonograph, a swinging reproducer, and controlling mechanism therefor including a member carrying raising and lowering surfaces and a plurality of guideways therebetween, a cooperating controlling member movable with said reproducer and normally controlled by one guideway, and means for bringing the other guideway into controlf` 64. In a phonograph, record rotating mechanism, means for successively automatically discharging records of different diameter* therefrom and substantially simultaneously presenting new records of the same or different diameter for reproduction on said rotating mechanism, a reproducer, reproducer controlling mechanism including a rotating cam and cooperating means movable with the reproducer and the cam and controlling the operation of both the reproducer and A -the cam, and means for automaticallyFadapting rthereproducer for o'perationon records 'of dif- :fere'nt diameter presented for reproduction on said record rotating mechanism.

65. In* a phonograph, vrecord rotating mechanism, a' swinging reproducer, reproducer controlling mechanism including a rotating drum and cooperating means movable with the reproducer and the drum and controlling thefraising and lowering of the reproducer and the rotation of the drum, and record feeding mechanism controlling the co-operating means movable with the reproducer.

66. In a phonograph, record rotating mechanism, a swinging reproducer, and reproducer controlling mechanism including a rotating reproducer raising, lowering, and guiding drum, a member movable with the reproducer and engaging said drum, a clutch controlling the rotation of the drum, and a clutch controlling member movable with the reproducer.

6'7. In a phonograph, mechanism for successively presenting for reproduction and reproducing records including a record rotating table rotatable on a stationary vertical axis, means forrotating said table about said axis throughout the operation of the phonograph, a swinging record discharging member, reproducer mechanism automatically operative on successive records, on said table including a swinging reproducer, a record magazine having means extraneous of the record apertures for supporting a series of records in substantially upright position during reproduction of records on said table and means' for successively feeding records from said supporting means through a different path from that of said discharging member, and means operative between reproducing operations of said reproducer and in timed relation to the movement of the latter for actuating said discharging member to discharge the reproduced record and return said discharging member to its initial position and, while said discharging member is performing said cycle of operation,e1ecting the delivery of a new record on to said table and thereafter depositing said reproducer on said new record.

i 68,'In a, phonograph, mechanism for successively presenting forreproduction and reproducing records of different diameter including a record rotating table rotatable on a stationary vertical axis, means for rotating said table on said axis throughout the operation of the phonograph, a swinging record discharging member, reproducer mechanism automatically operative on successive records of diierent diameter on said table including a: swinging reproducer, a record magazine having means extraneous of the record apertures for simultaneously supporting a serios of records of different diameter and means for successively feeding records from said supporting means through a diierent path from that of said pressed portion 'providing reproducer elevating and lowering surfaces and also `having' directing means between said surfaces,I and reproducer mechanism having a controlling member engageable with said surfaces andsaiddirecting means and disposed in said depressed portion and out'of contact therewith during reproduction.

70. In a phonograph, a reproducer controlling drum having reproducer raising and lowering sur- Y facesv and a plurality of guiding means therebetween, a swinging reproducer having a member movable therewith and raised by said raisingy surface, and means for bringing said member into cooperationv with either guiding means prior to .engagement with said lowering surface.

71. In a phonograph, reocord rotating means rotatableon a vertical axis, vmeans for rotating the same throughout the operation of the phonograph, record feeding mechanism for alternately delivering thereto records of different predetermined diameters while'said means is rotating, re-

producer mechanism operative on records on said rotating means, and means controlled by said lfeeding mechanism for alternately adjusting said reproducer mechanism to operate on records of different diameter. 72. In a phonograph, a single record rotating means rotatable on a verticallaxis, reproducing \mechanism operative` on records thereon, record feeding mechanism having a plurality of individual record carriers in alignment with said record rotating means successively delivering records of different diameter directly to said rotating means, and means for automatically adjusting said reproducer mechanism to cooperate with a record of the diameter deliveredgby each carrier. 73. In a phonograph, recordrotating means,

reproducing mechanism co-operating with records on the latter, record feeding mechanism having Aa plurality of individual record carriers in alignment4 with said record rotating means successively delivering records of different dlameter directly4 to said rotating means, and' means controlled by said feeding mechanism independently of the records for automatically adjusting said reproducer mechanism to cooperate with a record of the diameter delivered by each carrier.

74. In a phonograph, record rotatingmeans rotatable on a vertical axis, reproducing mechanism cooperating with records thereon, record feeding mechanism delivering on said rotating means records of diierentl predetermined diameters and having a plurality of different carriers in alignment with said record rotating means and each delivering only a record of a certairi diameter directly on said means, and means v for automatically adjusting said reproducer mechanism to cooperate with the records delivered by different carriers.

75. In `a phonograph, record rotating mea reproducing mechanism, record feeding mechanism adapted to deliver records of different predetermined diameters and having a plurality of different carriers in alignment with said record rotating means and each delivering only a record of a certain diameter directly on said means,I

and means for automatically adjusting said rep producer mechanism to cooperate with the records delivered by diierent carriers including a cam movable with the feeding mechanism and reproducer controlling mechanism controlled by said cam.

'76:In a phonograph, record rotating means rotatable about a stationary axis and having means for rotating it about'said axis throughout the operation of the phonograph, reproducer@ .70 mechanismv for automatically reproducing a record on said record rotating means, means for discharging said record from said rotating means when said record is reproduced and substantially simultaneously presentingA a new record for re- ?,5 production by said reproducer mechanism, means for automatically returning said reproducer mechanism and discharging means to cooperate successively with a newly presented record, and means for adapting vthe phonograph for v like automatic operation on a record of another di- 5 ameter.

77. In a phonograph, record rotating means rotatable in fixed planes about a stationary axis and having means for rotating said first mentioned means in said planes about said axis 10 throughout the operation of the phonograph, reproducer mechanism forautomatically reproducing a record on said record rotating means, and

mechanism for effecting automatic reproduction and discharge of successive records on said `rec- 15 ord rotating means having means controlled by said reproducer mechanism for cdischarging a record from said rotating means when said record lis reproduced andl substantially simultaneously presenting a newl record in the path of said 20- reproducer mechanism and for automatically substantially simultaneously returning said reproducer mechanism and discharging means into position to cooperate successivelywith the new record. 25

78. In a phonograph, record rotating means rotatable in fixed planes about a stationary axis, means for rotating the same about said axis throughout the operation of the phonograph, re-

producermechanism for automatically reproduc- 30 y ing a record on said rotating means, means for discharging said record from said rotating means when said record is reproduced and while said rotating means is rotating and substantially simultaneously presentinga newrecord for reproduction 35 on said record rotating means while the latter is rotating, said means for discharging and presenting records including a swinging record discharging member, and means for actuating said reproducer mechanism and discharging member sub- 40 stantially simultaneously both when cooperating with a reproduced Arecord and also when moved into positions to cooperate with a newly presented record.

79. In a phonograph, record rotating means 45 rotatable about a stationary axis, means for rotating the same about said axis throughout the operation of thephonograph, reproducer mecha-. nism for reproducing a record on said record rotating means including a swinging reproducer 50 member, record discharging mechanism including a swinging record discharging member, mechanism for discharging a record from said rotating means when said record has been reproduced and substantially simultaneously pre- 55 senting a new record. on said record rotating means having power means and operative connections operated thereby for actuating said swinging reproducer and discharging members upon reproduction' of a record and substantially 60 simultaneously returningthe same to cooperate with the new record, and means for adapting the phonograph for like automatic operation on records of a different diameter. Q'

l80. In a phonograph, record rotating means 65 rotatable about a stationary axis, means for 'rotating the same about said axis throughout the operation of the phonograph, reproducer mechanism for reproducing a record on said record rotating means including a swinging reproducer -member, record discharging mechanism including new record on said record rotating means having power means and operative connections operated thereby and actuating said swinging discharge and reproducer members substantially simultaneously both when cooperating with a reproduced record and also when moved into position to cooperate with a new record, and means for automatically successively 'reproducing the presented records irrespective of variations in diameter thereof.

81. In a phonograph," record rotating means rotatable in xed planes about a stationary axis, means for rotating the same about said axis throughout the operation of the phonograph,rel producer mechanism for reproducing a record on said record rotating means including a swinging reproducer member, record discharging mechanism including a swinging record discharging member, and mechanism for discharging a record from said rotating means whensaid record hasbeen reproduced and substantially simultaneously presenting a new record on said record rotating means having power means controlled by said reproducer and cam means driven by said power means and positively actuating said swinging discharge and reproducer members upon reproduction of a record to effect diss charge of the reproduced record and substantially simultaneously to return said swinging reproducer and discharge members for cooperation with the new recor 82. In a phonograph, record rotating means rotatable in xed planes. about a stationary axis, means for rotating the-same about said axis throughout the operation of the phonograph, reproducer mechanism for. reproducing a record on said record rotating means including a swinging reproducer member, record discharging mechanism includingv a swinging record discharging member, and mechanism for discharging a record from said rotating means has been reproduced and substantially simultaneously presenting a new record on said record rotating means havinga power connecting means controlled by said swinging'reproducer, power means connected by said connecting means, and actuating means operated by said power means and actuating said swinging. discharging and reproducer members substantially simultaneously both when cooperating with a reproduced record and also when returning-each to cooperate with a new record.

83. In a phonograph, record rotating means rotatable about a stationary axis,'means for rotating the same about said axis throughout the operation of the phonograph, reproducer ,mechanism for reproducing a record on said record rotating means including a swinging reproducer member, record-discharging mechanism including a swinging record discharging me ber, mechanism foldischarging a record fro said rotating means when said record has been reproduced and substantially simultaneously presenting a new recordon said record rotating means having power means` and operative connections operated thereby and actuating said swinging discharge and reproducer members substantially simultaneously with respect to a reproduced recordv and also to return said members lfor cooperation with the new record, and means for adapting said mechanism to reproduce records of different diameters, and varying .the swinging operation of said reproducer member for records of diierent diameters while maintaining the when said record thereon, means for discharging said record from' said rotating means when said record is reproduced and while said rotating means is rotating, and means forfeeding a new record `onto said record rotating means operative while the latter` is rotating land disposing the new record over said rotating means in spaced relation above the reproduced record while the latter is still above said rotating means and being acted upon by said discharging means.

85.".In a phonograph, a record rotating table rotatable about a stationary axis, means for rotating the same about said axis throughout the operation of the phonograph, reproducer mechanism for reproducing a standard record thereon. means for discharging said record from said table when said record is reproduced and for substantially simultaneously presenting a new record in the path of said reproducer mechanism While said table is rotating with portions of both records simultaneously over the table during operation of said means, and means for automatically adapting the phonograph for automatic reproduction and discharge of successive records of the same or diierent diameter successively presented to said reproducer mechanism. 86. 1n a phonograph, record rotating means, reproducer mechanism for automatically reproducing a record thereon, means for discharging said record from saidv rotating means when said record is reproduced and while said rotating means isrotating, means for feeding a. new r`- ord into centered position on said record rotating means moving the new record into non-conicting relation to the reproduced record above said rotating means while the latter is rotating and said discharging means is discharging the reproduced record away from centered position beneath the new record and delivering the new record in centered position on said rotating means substantially upon completion of the discharging operation, and means for automatically adapting the phonograph for automatic reproduction and discharge of successively presented records of the same or diierent diameter.

87. In a phonograph, record rotating means disposed in playing position throughout the operation of the phonograph, means for rotating said record rotating means throughout said operation, reproducer mechanism, raising and lowering means for the latter, record feedingjmechanism, record discharging mechanism, power operated means for said raising and lowering means and said feeding and discharging mechanisms, and operative connections for initiating reproducer raising and record discharge upon reproduction and initiating record feeding movement toward said record rotating means to effect the 'delivery of a new record o n said record rotating 1 6 vision for delaying the operation of said feedingmechanism and feeding a record toward said rotating means during a part of the movement of said discharging mechanism and' completing rec- V ord feeding by said feeding mechanism substantially within the time required to eiect the cycle of movement of saiddischarging mechanism in-` cident to each record discharging operation thereof. Y'

` 89. -In a phonograph, a record feeding mechanism including an endless mechanism carrying a series of upstanding holders receiving the lower edges of a series of records and supporting the saine in substantially upright position, and a horizontal record rotating table at one side of said mechanism receiving successive records sfiatwise from said holders as they p ass aroundsaid feeding mechanism.;

90. In a phonograph, a record rotating table rotatable on a vertical-axis, meanafor rotating the same throughout the operation of the phonograph, means for supplying successive records of the same or different sizes thereto while said table is rotating, reproducer mechanism operative on records on said table and movabie on vertical and horizontal axes, and means independent of 'the records controlling said reproducer and op erative to actuate the latter to reproduce automatically successive recor of the same or' different sizes.

91. In a phonograph, a, record rotating table rotatable on a xed .vertical axis, a movable ren producer mechanism cooperating with records on said table, recordfeedingmechanism having a plurality cf/spaced holders receiving' records of different diametern different predetermined positions and means'for delivering the records carried thereby successively o n said table actuating said holders to deliver records directly on said table, rec-ord discharging mechanism operative te discharge records on said table, and means for operatingsaid mechanisms successively te feed, reproduce and discharge records of different dianieter. A 2i Y*192. In a phonograph, record magazine lneans for receiving a series of records, a record rotating table, record reproducing means for reproducing records on said table, means for moving the record receiving means and the series of records therein toward th'e table axis in each feeding operation and disposing one end record in said series in substantially centeredfpositionover saiel` table, and means for thereupon effecting lateral movement of said end*Y record to separate 'it from said magazine and permit centering of saidfrrecord upon said table. I

93. In a phonograph, record magazine-means for receiving a series of records, a record rotating table, record reproducingi means for reproducing records on said table, and means for moving the record receivingwmeans and the series of records therein toward the table raxis in each feeding op-` eration 'successi't'ely moving each adjacent end record into a position substantially at right angles to the position in which it was received in the magazine whileY theA remaining records in the series are disposed in said magazine means at one side of said table.

`94. a phonograph, record magazine means for receiving a series -of records, a record'rotating table, record reproducing means for reproducing records von said table, and means for mc-ying the record receiving means and the series of records therein toward the table axis in each feeding operation and feeding one end record in series into centered position on the table including means engaged bythe record to be centered as 5 the series moves relative tothe table for separating said record from said Vmagazine means and lili disposing it in centered position relative to the table. i

95. In a phonograph, record magazine means g for receiving a series of records, a record rotating table, record reproducing means for reproducing records on said table, and means for movmg the moord receiving means andthe series of records therein toward the table axis in each feeding opi eration and feeding one end record in said series f into centered position on the table-while t@ other records in said series remain inisaid magazine means' at one side of said tablesaid magazine means kreceiving the records substantially in upright position therein and supporting the records remaining to be played in substantially upright position during reproduction of each centered ,.0

record. A) I e A 96. In a phonograph, ia record rotating table. an endless conveyor in alignment therewith feeding records toward said table, and means operaitive at the.,end of said conveyor adjacent said 25 table for tiltinga record on said conveyor into centered position on said'table. K e

97. In a'phorrograph', a record rotating table rotatable on a vertical axis during reproduction,

a record feeding magazine having means for 39 carrying a series of records in alignment with said table and in substantially. upright positionv with the records removable laterally relative to the axis of other records therein and successively feed ing endE records therein toward the table axis ready for centering on said table, mechanism including swinging means movable about pivot means extending transversely relative tc'said axis and successively acting on end records presented by saidnmagazine for effecting centering of said 40 records on said table while the latter rotates and while the other records in the 'magazine remain in substantially'upright position, and means for successively reproducing said centered records.'

98. A phonograph having a; record rotating 45 table rotatable on a vertical axisduring reproduc= tion, means for rotating the same throughout the operation of. the phonograph, a record feeding magazine having means carrying a series of records in alignment withsaid table and in substan- 50 tially upright position `with the records freely removable laterally relative to the axes of other records 'therein and feeding end records therein toward the tab-le axis ready for Ycentering on said table, means for successively automatically re- 65 producing records fed by said feeding means engaging successive records for reproduction while said records are in horizontal position on said table,rand mechanism-*including swinging means movable about pivot means extending transversely 60 relatiie to the table axis and acting on reproduced records on the table and on end records successivelyf presented by said magazine for substaintiallylsimultaneously discharging a reproduced record from said tableYY and centering new rc- 5 ord on said tablewhile the latter is rotating. A s 99.."In a phonograph, a record rotating means l rotatable on a vertical axis, and mechanism-for delivering a record in horizen'tal'angl centered 7o g position on said means while the latter is rotating on said axis including record delivery means from which the record is adapted to be extracted by a horizontal movement of therecord, and means carried onl said' record rotating means for imn 

